UK software sales for the week ending August 19, 2023
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Original (8/21): The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 19, 2023 has been released, and it’s an old favorite that returns to the top.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the new #1. The Switch game pushed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, last week’s top seller, to #24 due to a price promotion. It Takes Two appears at #26 with a 351 increase and Little Nightmares II is back at #31 with a 196 percent bump.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending August 19, 2023:
Poltchageist revealed for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet have just unveiled a new Pokemon, with Poltchageist being added to the games. It’s both a Grass and Ghost type.
Poltchageist will be introduced in the first DLC wave for the titles, The Teal Mask. News about the Pokemon was shared in a video just published by The Pokemon Company. Other information is likely to follow soon as often we’ll see an initial reveal followed by a more formal announcement with an in-game trailer (update: see overview below).
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 frame rate and resolution detailed
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Konami has provided details on what to expect from the frame rate and resolution of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 across all platforms, including Switch.
For Nintendo’s console, the package will run at 30 frames per second. Resolution in docked mode comes in at 1080p. For handheld mode, it’ll be native 720p.
New Xenoblade would “likely be something vastly different,” says series’ director
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According to Xenoblade Chronicles director Tetsuya Takahashi, assuming we see another entry in the series, it “will likely be something vastly different from what came before.”
A message from Takahashi was included in the recently-released Xenoblade Chronicles 3 soundtrack release. Xenomira has since provided a translation.
3D platformer Paperman: Adventure Delivered announced for Switch
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Original: Publisher Mindscape and developer Secret Item Games today announced Paperman: Adventure Delivered, a new 3D platformer. Switch will be getting it this September.
A bunch of information can be found in the following overview:
MythForce getting a physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games is preparing a physical release for MythForce on Switch, the company has announced.
Two versions are planned. Alongside the regular standard edition, fans will also have the option to purchase a collector’s edition (officially known as the VHS Edition). The latter comes in a clamshell case and includes pins, stickers, a poster and the official soundtrack.
Switch update out now (version 16.1.0), patch notes
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Nintendo is back with a new firmware update for Switch, and version 16.1.0 is starting to go live for all users.
We’re in the twilight stage of the system’s lifecycle, so it may not come as much of a surprise that no new functionality has been added. Once again, Nintendo is highlighting stability improvements.
Here’s the official rundown:
More: system update, top
Rumor: New details on cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising follow-up
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A new report from Axios claims to have shed light on the cancelled Immortals Fenyx Rising follow-up with new details. This follows the news last month that Ubisoft had scrapped the project.
Here’s the full roundup of tidbits:
More: Immortals Fenyx Rising, Ubisoft
Chants of Sennaar release date set for September, new trailer
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Original (4/19): Chants of Sennaar has secured a final release date. The puzzle adventure title is lined up for September 5, 2023, Focus Entertainment and Rundisc confirmed today.
Chants of Sennaar was first announced for Switch last April. We knew it was planned for 2023, but we didn’t have an exact date until below.
Sea of Stars confirmed for physical release on Switch
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A physical release of Sea of Stars is in the works for Switch, iam8bit and Sabotage Studio have revealed. A release is planned for early 2024 in both North America and Europe.
Sea of Stars will be making its digital debut in just over a week. Thankfully, fans are being given an early heads up that a physical version will be made available later on.
Here’s an overview of the game:
